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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.76, 676.91 and 304.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.76, 676.91 and 304.05 is: 419.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.76 : 676.91 = 304.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.76/676.91 = 304.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.76x = 676.91 × 304.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.76x = 205,812.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,812.97/490.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.38

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